Zelensky says Russia struck Ukrainian energy sites 76 times in a week
Zelensky said Russian forces hit Ukrainian energy facilities 76 times in the past week, despite Trump’s announced cease-fire on such attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenszkij posted on X that Russian forces carried out 76 attacks on Ukraine's energy, oil and gas facilities during the previous week. The latest blows hit electric substations in the Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi and Odesa regions, putting the reliability of power distribution at risk. This comes after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a truce intended to stop attacks on energy infrastructure, a claim that has not been.
Zelensky’s remarks highlight the uncertainty surrounding any such agreement and underscore the growing difficulty of safeguarding critical infrastructure as the conflict continues. The practical impact of the announced cease-fire remains unclear.
Why it matters
Continued strikes on Ukraine's power grid threaten civilian electricity supply despite claims of a cease-fire.
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